NEWPORT NEWS—The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility—known locally as Jefferson Lab—will hold its second “Scientist Walks Into A Bar” program from 6pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, March 16 at Tradition Brewing Company, located at 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd. in Newport News.
The program, titled “Let’s Get Physical—Advancing Medical Care Through Discover In The Physical Sciences,” offers science with a side of suds. A joint workshop offered by the Department of Energy and National Institute of Health, the interactive discussion will be moderated by Jefferson Lab Director, Stuart Henderson.
The dialog will include input from Jefferson Lab scientists, as well as experts in the related medical and scientific fields, and representatives from regional businesses and organizations engaged in medical research and healthcare.
The event will also feature “Open the Tap,” an open topic Questions & Answers (Q&A) period that will address topics related to science and technology.
The program is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Deborah Dowd at dowd@jlab.org.